The XL Bully dog breed will be banned in Ireland under proposals going to Cabinet this afternoon.
From next Tuesday it will be illegal to import, breed, sell or re-home the XL Bully.
From next February it will be against the law to own an XL Bully without an exemption from a local authority.
People will be able to apply for the exemption if the dog is microchipped, neutered and licensed.
The move comes after a number of attacks on people involving the breed.
